> “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by facing fear.” —Eleanor Roosevelt
Visualize past victories and remember your resilience. You are strong and capable.
3. “What’s the worst that can realistically happen?”
Anxiety often exaggerates fears. Challenge those thoughts by asking: what’s the real worst that could happen?
> “I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” —Mark Twain
Writing down your fears can help them seem less daunting.
4. “I don’t have to fix everything right now.”
Anxiety tricks you into thinking you must solve all problems immediately.
> “The good life is a process, not a state of being.” —Carl Rogers